Know all about Amphibolite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Amphibolite appears Foliated and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull while that of Shale is dull. Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.